Alex Cameron
Key Takeaways
- Alex Cameron keeps all of his writing—including text message drafts, lists, lyrics, and journal entries—spread out on a giant piece of butcher paper on his table 24/7.
- By avoiding notebooks, laptops, and phones for his primary drafting, Cameron ensures he has constant, unfettered access to his words as he moves around his workspace.
- Keeping his writing physically visible at all times allows Cameron to continuously practice ruminatio, deeply processing and reflecting on his lyrics as he walks by his table.
"I don't like closing a book on words, not even my laptop," says Alex Cameron. This is no metaphor. Cameron means this literally because he always wants to be able to see his words. He keeps a giant piece of butcher paper spread out on his table 24/7. This butcher paper contains all of his writing, and I mean all: text message drafts, lists, lyrics, journal writing. Anything that gets written down goes here as opposed to a notebook or laptop or phone, and since he's always walking by the table or sitting at it, he has unfettered access to his writing. And as you'll hear, it's where he practices his ruminazio.
Alex Cameron's latest album is Late to Set.
*photo by Mattie Monty
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Cameron's unique songwriting writing process?
Alex Cameron avoids notebooks and digital devices, instead writing everything—from lyrics to text message drafts—on a giant piece of butcher paper spread out on his table 24/7.
Why does Alex Cameron use butcher paper instead of a laptop?
He uses butcher paper because he literally does not like closing a book on words or shutting his laptop, preferring to see his writing constantly and maintain unfettered access to it.
What is the latest album by Alex Cameron discussed in the episode?
Alex Cameron's latest album discussed in this episode is titled Late to Set.
